APSA usually receives a Personnel Requisition Form from SFU HR, which gives us a general update on our members' records. For new members, we typically receive a "New to SFU," "New to HR," or "Academic Group." This does not show any CUPE-to-APSA members. I would figure this out in the previous software after uploading records marked "Promotion" or "Transfer." The list would show which emails were not already on it. I can't do that with this new system.

Negotiations Salary and Benefits Committee: Productive negotiations were delayed by the B.C. government’s late release of the “enhanced mandate,” which came only after months of talks. With new government funding, your bargaining team has worked to secure significant improvements to the benefits package, though only two short bargaining sessions have taken place after the enhanced mandate was confirmed.

Each month, our Advocacy Committee answers your questions about the AD 10 policies (aka, your terms and conditions of employment). Hello. I’m Mike Peragine, chair of APSA’s Advocacy Committee. I’m answering your question about the workload issues on the committee’s behalf.

Workforce Planning and Morale

Capacity, Consultation, and the Reality Facing APSA Members Dear fellow APSA members,

Why do people feel low morale at work, and what can you do to improve it? You begin your workday feeling tired and lacking energy. Instead of a shared sense of purpose, there is a quiet sense of resignation. Your coworkers feel the same way. Low morale doesn’t pass. It’s a silent force that can erode productivity, stifle creativity and undermine the foundation of a successful workplace. This will affect the health and well-being of those who work there and form a culture of low performance, low innovation and low energy.

APSA usually receives a Personnel Requisition Form from SFU HR, which gives us a general update on our members' records. For new members, we typically receive a "New to SFU," "New to HR," or "Academic Group." This does not show any CUPE-to-APSA members. I would figure this out in the previous software after uploading records marked "Promotion" or "Transfer." The list would show which emails were not already on it. I can't do that with this new system.

Negotiations Salary and Benefits Committee: SFU and the Salary and Benefits Committee began bargaining the week of January 12, 2026. We have additional dates later this month (May) to continue negotiations. We hope to come to an agreement, but more information will follow once those meetings are concluded.

Each month, our advocates answer your questions about workplace challenges, the AD 10 policies, and how they're applied. Questions? Submit them anonymously here. These questions will be answered in a monthly advocacy corner issue. For an immediate answer, please contact APSA.

This survey is still ongoing, and you can still share your workload feedback here.

Excluded Staff at SFU

Welcome to another term at SFU! Campus may be quieter, but we continue to press on! 

APSA usually receives a Personnel Requisition Form from SFU HR, which gives us a general update on our members' records. For new members, we typically receive a "New to SFU," "New to HR," or "Academic Group." This does not show any CUPE-to-APSA members. I would figure this out in the previous software after uploading records marked "Promotion" or "Transfer." The list would show which emails were not already on it. I can't do that with this new system.

Negotiations Salary and Benefits Committee: SFU and the Salary and Benefits Committee began bargaining the week of January 12, 2026. While negotiations were productive, we have not yet concluded bargaining.

Hello, I'm Andrew Boden, APSA's Executive Director and an advocate on our Advocacy Committee. I'm answering your questions related to our AD 10 policies. Questions? Submit them anonymously here. These questions will be answered in a future monthly advocacy corner issue. For an immediate answer, please contact us.

Our dedicated volunteers have worked tirelessly on behalf of you, our members! Their time involves attending committee meetings, creating proposals, writing negotiation points, meeting with senior administration and defending members via Zoom meetings, email and in person.

Why volunteer for APSA? Volunteers are an essential part of the operation and culture of APSA. Every volunteer makes a difference to APSA members from all of SFU’s campuses. We would love for you to be one of them. Please have a look below for the volunteer opportunities, time commitment for each opportunity and details below. You could improve the workplace and work lives of over 1600 people. What’s in it for me?

How Are You Doing? An APSA Survey  April 7, 2026

In November 2025, The New York Times published an interview opinion piece titled "Did Women Ruin the Workplace?" addressing enduring stereotypes about gender in professional settings. They interviewed two conservative women on feminism and the workplace. The piece begins by dividing feminism into "woke" and conservative camps, creating a problematic and misleading equivalence, and assumes a universal understanding of the term "woke."

APSA usually receives a Personnel Requisition Form from SFU HR, which gives us a general update on our members' records. For new members, we typically receive a "New to SFU," "New to HR," or "Academic Group." This does not show any CUPE-to-APSA members. I would figure this out in the previous software after uploading records marked "Promotion" or "Transfer." The list would show which emails were not already on it. I can't do that with this new system.

Negotiations Salary and Benefits Committee: SFU and the Salary and Benefits Committee began bargaining the week of January 12, 2026. While negotiations were productive, we have not yet concluded bargaining. We have additional bargaining dates in March and are set to resume bargaining next week.

Age as a Barrier to Benefits March 5, 2026 The Issue Summarized

Each month, our Advocacy Committee answers your questions about the AD 10 policies (aka, your terms and conditions of employment.) Hello. I'm Mike Peragine, chair of APSA's Advocacy Committee. I'm answering your question about the workload issues on behalf of the committee.

Hello, fellow APSA members! A few updates for you as we prepare to turn our clocks ahead for the last time! APSA Surrey Social

APSA usually receives a Personnel Requisition Form from SFU HR, which gives us a general update on our members' records. For new members, we typically receive a "New to SFU," "New to HR," or "Academic Group." This does not show any CUPE to APSA members. I would figure this out in the previous software after uploading records marked "Promotion" or "Transfer." The list would show which emails were not on the list already. I can't do that with this new system.

Negotiations Salary and Benefits Committee: SFU and the Salary and Benefits Committee began bargaining the week of January 12, 2026. While negotiations were productive, we have not yet concluded bargaining. Negotiations are scheduled to resume next week.

Each month, the Advocacy Committee answers your questions about the AD 10 policies (aka, your terms and conditions of employment).

Workload February 5, 2026 A Tale

Hello, fellow APSA members! A few updates for you as we head into the longer days of late winter:

Register today for APSA's Surrey Social 2026 When: March 18, 2026, from 1-3 p.m. (Note: the timing has changed from 12-3 p.m. ) Where: SRYE 1005 (SRYE Studio) (Note: also changed from Surrey Atrium) We hope to see you there!

APSA usually receives a Personnel Requisition Form from SFU HR, which gives us a general update on our members' records. For new members, we typically receive a "New to SFU," "New to HR," or "Academic Group." This does not show any CUPE to APSA members. I would figure this out in the previous software after uploading records marked "Promotion" or "Transfer." The list would show which emails were not on the list already. I can't do that with this new system.

Negotiations Joint University/Association Committee: JUAC has been meeting monthly to discuss and attempt to resolve matters of mutual concern as may arise. These matters may include updates to legislation, flexible working conditions, and other issues that can affect APSA members’ terms and conditions of employment and work-life at SFU. This committee has updated several policies, which both APSA and SFU have ratified. 

A huge thank you to Allyson Biro, who’s served as APSA’s Trustee for the last four years. As she is leaving SFU this year, we are looking for a new Pension Trustee.

It's January and the start of a new year! Here's a quick list of benefits that reset each calendar year. 1. Vacation time AD 10.8 You now have access to your yearly vacation allotment. Here's a table below for reference. Number of Calendar Years of Employment Length of Vacation Entitlement

SFU’s Finances and International Student Enrolments January 8, 2026

January Update

Vivian Chu Executive Assistant (Confidential Administrative Professional III) Promotion Office of the Dean Faculty of Science    Carolina Costa Sato Manager New to SFU Immigration Services International Services for Students (ISS)